SUV: 2014 Hyundai Tucson

LED-ing the way in the compact crossover segment

by
Brendan McAleer, Driving | November 7, 2013

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Exterior updates for small crossover include lighting enhancements and new alloys; horsepower bump and new selectable steering modes

Designed and engineered in Frankfurt, the Hyundai Tucson is a stylish small crossover with a European flair you might not expect from a Korean company. With LED lighting front and rear, it gets a little added road presence this year, and there’s a bump in power for the direct-injection 2.4L four-cylinder – the efficient 2.0L engine carries over with great fuel economy. The Tuscon also benefits from Hyundai’s selectable steering mode as-standard, allowing drivers to choose more boost to the steering for reduced effort, or a heavier helm in sport mode. Despite its small size, other available features on the Tuscon extend to heated and reclining second-row seats and a panoramic power moonroof.